Authors :
Liezel Visitacion Patadilla-Naquines; Dr. Gloria E. Bandala
Volume/Issue :
Volume 8 - 2023, Issue 1 - January
Google Scholar :
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Scribd :
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7647939
Abstract :
This study aimed to identify the practices,
challenges encountered and coping strategies of the
elementary Science teachers during this pandemic. This
study used descriptive -survey design with qualitative
support in gathering the data. There were sixty-one
purposely chosen teachers that served as respondents of
the study. The socio-demographic profile of the
respondents, practices in teaching elementary Science,
and challenges encountered as well as their coping
strategies were gathered through a survey using Google
forms sent via messenger apps to the principals of Sultan
Naga Dimaporo, Lanao del Norte. PSPP software and
MS 365 were used to analyze the data. The practices
were identified based on monitoring and assessment,
designing learner centered-activities, knowledge
construction and finding and implementing ways to
extend students’ knowledge and skills. Instructional
materials, parental support, classroom management,
pupils’ motivation, pupils’ cognitive ability and learning
environment were the classified challenges encountered
by the teachers. Results revealed that monitoring and
assessment, designing learner-centered activities and
finding and implementing ways to extend students’
knowledge and skills were found to be highly practiced
by the respondents. Meanwhile, pupils’ cognitive ability
was considered as the highly encountered challenge by
the teachers in teaching elementary Science. To cope
with the challenges, teachers employed the following
strategies: time management, communication, being
optimistic and self-motivated, thinking of alternative
plans, and adapting to new trends, strategies, and
approaches in delivering the lesson. A proposed action
plan was also presented in the study. Effective and
efficient communication among parents and colleagues,
managing time appropriately and embracing the
changes will help them adjust in the new normal
education system.
This study aimed to identify the practices,
challenges encountered and coping strategies of the
elementary Science teachers during this pandemic. This
study used descriptive -survey design with qualitative
support in gathering the data. There were sixty-one
purposely chosen teachers that served as respondents of
the study. The socio-demographic profile of the
respondents, practices in teaching elementary Science,
and challenges encountered as well as their coping
strategies were gathered through a survey using Google
forms sent via messenger apps to the principals of Sultan
Naga Dimaporo, Lanao del Norte. PSPP software and
MS 365 were used to analyze the data. The practices
were identified based on monitoring and assessment,
designing learner centered-activities, knowledge
construction and finding and implementing ways to
extend students’ knowledge and skills. Instructional
materials, parental support, classroom management,
pupils’ motivation, pupils’ cognitive ability and learning
environment were the classified challenges encountered
by the teachers. Results revealed that monitoring and
assessment, designing learner-centered activities and
finding and implementing ways to extend students’
knowledge and skills were found to be highly practiced
by the respondents. Meanwhile, pupils’ cognitive ability
was considered as the highly encountered challenge by
the teachers in teaching elementary Science. To cope
with the challenges, teachers employed the following
strategies: time management, communication, being
optimistic and self-motivated, thinking of alternative
plans, and adapting to new trends, strategies, and
approaches in delivering the lesson. A proposed action
plan was also presented in the study. Effective and
efficient communication among parents and colleagues,
managing time appropriately and embracing the
changes will help them adjust in the new normal
education system.